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MORE THAN A RACE, IT'S A FAMILY FESTIVAL IN SOUTH CITY ON JUNE 27, 2020!

The Macklind Mile is more than just getting outside…you can run fast or stroll slow…you can race to compete or move to complete. There will be music, food and activities following the short one mile course which makes it perfect for hanging out in the streets of South City St Louis with other kids and kids-at-heart. Keep in touch with us on our Facebook page.

If this is your first time at the Macklind Mile, know this: it’s a one mile distance that everyone can do regardless of running or walking, and the post-race party is just as important as the distance covered! You can come to run the downhill, one mile course to try and set a personal record, or you can walk it with your family pet – but either way you’re partying at the finish line!

Registration Costs

$24 – OPEN through 4/30/20
$27 – 5/1/20 through 5/31/20
$30 – 6/1/20 through 6/21/20
$34- 6/22/20 through Race Day
$10 – Kids 1/4 Mile Dash Any Day

All registrations will incur a small service fee

Dog Mile Registration Costs

$29 – OPEN through 4/30/20
$32 – 5/1/20 through 5/31/20
$35 – 6/1/20 through 6/21/20
$39 – 6/22/20 through Race Day

All registrations will incur a small service fee

Date

Saturday June 27, 2020

Location

Macklind Ave. & Devonshire Ave. – St. Louis, MO

There are Six Running Events

Award Ceremony and Street Party to follow! (music, beer, food, smoothies, activities and more!)
All events are timed using Chronotrack chip technology except the kids’ quarter mile dash

7:30 AM – Men’s Competitive Race

Looking to set a PR? Then this race is for you. With timing provided by Chronotrack chip technology, you’ll be competing against yourself, your age group and your gender. Lace up!

7:45 AM – Women’s Competitive Race

Looking to set a PR? Then this race is for you. With timing provided by Chronotrack chip technology, you’ll be competing against yourself, your age group and your gender. Lace up!

8:15 AM – Recreational Wave (walkers, strollers, non-competitive)

This event is for those wanting to push the stroller or just have some casual fun. There is no pressure in this event, just good ‘ol fashioned fun! Nonetheless, even this wave features Chronotrack chip timing.

8:45 AM – The Dog Mile

We are excited to bring back the Dog Mile for 2018! For years, dogs have been welcome to take part in our recreational wave, and now our furry friends have a race all their own! Sign you and your pooch up for the Macklind Dog Mile and prove who has the fastest four legs in town!

9:10 AM – Elite Race

Men who have run a 4:30 mile or faster and women who have run a 5:30 mile or faster within the last year will be eligible. To be considered, you must register for the competitive wave for your gender and then email info@macklindmile.com with your request for consideration. Elite awards will be separate and there will be a $250 bonus for a new course record. Men’s Course Record- 3:55.5, Matt Dorsey in 2017; Women’s Course Record- 4:38.2, Julia Kohnen in 2017.

9:30 AM – Untimed Kids’ Quarter Mile Dash

The Kids’ quarter mile dash, a fan favorite, continues on! The race will begin near the intersection of Winona and Macklind. All finishers will receive a ribbon. We have youth shirt sizes to accommodate all of our younger participants. Note: All youth sizes, including 3T, will be cotton and not tech material. Kids 1/4 Mile will be split into 3 waves for the safety of the younger ones. Waves will be divided 1-3 year olds, 4-5 year olds, and 6-10 year olds; each wave will depart about 2 minutes after the prior one.

Awards

Competitive Race – Top three men and women in each age group, Overall top three men and top three women

Elite Race – Overall top three men and top three women

Dog Mile – Overall top dog

Age Groups – under 10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

Kids 1/4 mile dash – ribbons will be awarded to all participants. Age is limited to 10 and under.

Packet Pickup

Big River Running – West County
Thursday, June 25th, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
There will NOT be a packet pick-up on Friday at West County

Big River Running – South City
Thursday, June 25th, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday, June 26th, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Race Day
Saturday, June 29th, from 6:30 AM to 7:50 AM at the Start Area. 1/4 Mile Dash participants can get their race number and t-shirt at the Big River Running Company South City location (near the finish line).

TO AVOID ANY LINES RACE MORNING, BE SURE TO PICK UP YOUR PACKET IN ADVANCE!

Parking

Participants are strongly encouraged to park near the finish line, which is at Macklind and Devonshire. Arrive early, it is mostly street parking, and you’ll have plenty of time to get to the start line. Note: Participants are responsible for returning to their vehicles upon the conclusion of the race and post-race party.

Arrive early for street parking near the finish line at Macklind and Devonshire. Obey all street signs and respect our neighbors please.

DO NOT park in the YMCA parking lot on Sublette near the start line. They have requested this to accommodate already scheduled programs taking place at the facility.

Limited Parking will be available at Buder Elementary (5319 Lansdowne Ave) – first come, first served. Note: Macklind will be closed to traffic beginning at 7:30 AM. You must enter the Buder lot from East to West.

Participant Photos, Videos, and Live Updates

The Macklind Mile will once again feature ChronoTrack Live for it’s timing through Big River Race Management. This means finisher videos, photos, social media updates and mobile updates for every participant except for the the kids fun run. This year, photos are 100% FREE! Photos and videos will be available within 24 – 48 hours post-race on the live results page and signing up for the mobile and social media updates and messaging is available during the online registration process (complimentary). The link will be made available race week in case you decide to opt-in later! This is your chance to show on twitter or facebook your new mile personal best, fitness goal or that you’re enjoying participating with your family and friends or to update someone through text messages who isn’t able to make it in attendance.

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Post-Race Party

The Post-Race party has always been one of the highlights of the Macklind Mile. At the finish line, we will have live music, food, smoothies and beer for participants over the age of 21, and a bounce house for the kids.